Maaike den Dunnen (NL) / Dena DeRose (NYC) For this unique event, 1 young upcoming musician and 1 experienced, world wide well- known musician join their forces for an evening of great jazz-music. Maaike den Dunnen is a young jazz-singer, originally from Holland, who writes her own compositions and arrangements. She has won the title ‘Outstanding Performance’ in 2 categories of the Downbeat Student Music Awards 2011. Her own European Quintet ‘MDEQ’ is chosen a finalist in the prestigious ‘European Jazz Competition’, taking place at this year’s North Sea Jazz Festival. As a guest, she toured around Europe doing concerts with the European Jazz Orchestra (EU) and the RTV Big Band (Slovenia). Dena DeRose, considered ‘The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn’, may need no introduction. Originally from New York City, this singer-pianist has been touring all over the globe and is a highlight on today’s international jazz-scene. She has 9 CDs as a leader to her credit, all of which have received superior accolades, such as Grammy Nominations and being ranked in "Top 10 CD's" by All About Jazz and Downbeat Magazine (USA). She has worked with a variety of famous musicians such as Ray Brown, Clark Terry and Marianne McPartland. Quoting from an immense amount of positive reviews: ‘Let it be said that Dena DeRose is really a major discovery’. Both skilled in singing, playing the piano, composing and arranging (in different ways and different levels), they will explore all the possible combinations of the above to create a unique concert that you don’t want to miss… Maaike den Dunnen – voice, compositions, arrangements, piano Dena DeRose – piano, voice, compositions, arrangements For more information, please visit: www.denaderose.com www.maaikedendunnen.com .